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Animal Liberation Victoria News, August 2006 |
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> Welcome Sea Shepherd! > ALV Member Induction Meeting > Article: Vegan Diet Best for Diabetes > Vegan Cheese is here! > Earthlings have landed! > ALV Calendar of Events > Loving Homes Needed |
Welcome Sea Shepherd! ALV is excited to again extend a warm welcome to the brave crew of the Farley Mowat, Sea Shepherd's flag ship, which returned to Melbourne's Victoria harbor on Tuesday July 25. The crew are here for a four month stay preparing for an all-out assault on the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean later this year. [read more]ALV Member Induction MeetingThe ALV Induction program will be launched on Saturday, September 9th. The aim of the Induction program is to provide an informative overview of ALV, discussing the 'Statement of Purposes', also providing information on current campaigns and how to get more involved as a volunteer, for those interested. It will be an informal afternoon and a great way to meet other members. Existing members and those new to ALV are all welcome! If interested please email sally@alv.org.au or call 0412 305 697. DATE: Saturday, 9th September. TIME: 3pm-4.30pm. LOCATION: ALV office, 394 Russell Street - MelbourneArticle: Vegan Diet Best for Diabetes Diabetics have always needed to watch what they eat, but now it could mean a complete change of lifestyle. Research in the latest issue of Diabetes Care shows that a low-fat vegan diet is the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes - better than the current recommended diet and more effective than diabetes drugs. [Read full article in The Australian]Vegan Cheese is here! ALV is a proud new stockist of Cheezly vegan cheese! Cheezly is a delicious alternative to cheese, and is totally free from animal ingredients, so it's perfect for vegetarians and vegans. ALV are selling four varieties (Garlic and Herb Cheddar, White Cheddar, Mozzarrella 'Super Melting' and Edam 'Super Melting') for $6.80 per 190g block. The 100% cruelty free cheese is available now in the ALV Cruelty Free Shop, open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday. More information about the cheese is available in the shopping section of the ALV website. Cheezly was imported into Australia by Vegan Perfection, who have a range of other delicious cruelty free products available on their website: veganperfection.com.auEarthlings have landed! ALV are also now stocking the award winning documentary Earthlings, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. This thought-provoking documentary exposes humankind's unnecessary and cruel dependence on animals as food, clothing, entertainment, and experimentation. Earthlings is must see viewing for anyone who is unaware of the immense suffering animals endure daily at the hands of humans. Actor/narrator Joaquin Phoenix said of the documentary, "Of all the films I have ever made, this is the one that gets people talking the most. For every one person who sees earthlings, they will tell three." Earthlings is available in the ALV shop for $18.95 or via mail order (please include $3.50 postage) sent to ALV, 394 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000. For further information please call the office on 9639 3993.ALV Calendar of EventsAugust 26 (Saturday) The weekly KFC Cruelty protest is taking place from 1pm-2pm at 37 Swanston Street in the City (and each Saturday at the same time and place following). All Welcome. For more information please visit ALV's KFC Cruelty page.August 26 (Saturday) The Melbourne Vegan Strength crew was formed to show how easy it is to be vegan and gain huge amounts of strength. If you're interested in getting involved in the monthy training session please contact veganstrength@alv.org.au for more information or visit the vegan strength website September 7 (Thursday) The antivivisection campaign meeting is taking place in the ALV office at 6.15pm, all welcome. September 9 (Saturday) The ALV induction program, for new and existing members, is taking place in the office from 3-4.30pm. All members welcome! Please RSVP Sally on sally@alv.org.au or call 0412 305 697 September 27 (Wednesday) The farmed animal campaign meeting is taking place in the ALV office at 7.30pm, all welcome. Loving Homes Needed (1) If anyone can offer three cows, about 3-4 years old, and their two calves, now several months old, a good home, please contact Patty on 0417 396 236 (2) Jack is a 1 year old desexed West Highland Terrier X and Sally a 3 year old desexed Bichon X. Both dogs are extremely friendly, affectionate and playful. They need a committed, loving, lifelong carer who will shower them with attention and love. They are predominantly 'indoor dogs'. Given the strong bond between them, they also cannot be separated.
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